Bulgur dry vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between bulgur dry and taro
- Bulgur dry has more manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, copper, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, taro is richer in vitamin E.
- Bulgur dry covers your daily manganese needs 116% more than taro.
- Taro has 9 times less vitamin B3 than bulgur dry. Bulgur dry has 5.114mg of vitamin B3, while taro has 0.6mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bulgur, dry and Taro, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +397% |
| Contains more IronIron | +347.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +739.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +257.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +695.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +752.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +244.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +90% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3866.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.29 g
Fats:
1.33 g
Carbs:
75.87 g
Water:
9 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +719.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +565% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +186.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +684.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.541 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +981.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +551.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.048mg | 0.383mg | 116% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 4.1g | 34% |
| Magnesium | 164mg | 33mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 300mg | 84mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.114mg | 0.6mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.46mg | 0.55mg | 24% |
| Protein | 12.29g | 1.5g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.335mg | 0.172mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 75.87g | 26.46g | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 0.23mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.045mg | 0.303mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 2.38mg | 15% |
| Calories | 342kcal | 112kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.095mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.025mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 591mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.342mg | 0.283mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.541g | 0.083g | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Choline | 28.1mg | 17.3mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.33g | 0.2g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.232g | 0.041g | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Folate | 27µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 63.37g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.41g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 17mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.173g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.455mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.83mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.339mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.19mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.554mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.285mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)